Hi Mary,
Can I suggest that your wheelchair user does not restrict himself to
researching ideas and concepts within the UK as some of the best wheelchairs
and assistive devices tend to be developed either in the States or
Scandinavia, where wheelchair use is much better supported.
Regards,
Vin
Vin West
Secretary, Arfon Access Group
Glyn Dwr
Llandwrog Uchaf
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL54 7RA
01286880761
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Subject: [ACCESSIBUILT] opening doors from your wheelchair
> Can you advise, or head me in the right direction for advice for the
> following.
> A young wheelchair user in Swansea wants to make a device for his
wheelchair
> as part of his studies. This device would be able to open doors as he
> approached them.
> Is there anything on the market? where would he get advice?
> Can anyone help?
> Regards
> Mary Gwynne
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